| People often wonder if Chinese medicine can help | | | | an internal deficiency that affects the body's ability to |
| with seasonal allergies. Acupuncture and herbal | | | | fend of allergens. There is also an external pattern, |
| therapy can not only help manage the symptoms of | | | | which is the actual manifestation of the symptoms of |
| allergies, but can also help treat the root deficiency | | | | allergies, such as runny nose and itchy eyes. |
| that prevents the body from being able to fight off | | | | To treat allergies with Chinese medicine, acupuncture |
| allergens. Allergies, also known as seasonal hay fever, | | | | may be used to help in the event of an acute attack |
| can affect millions of men and women every year | | | | and control the symptoms. Then, after the |
| and may be caused by mold, plant pollen, animal | | | | symptoms are under control, a customized herbal |
| dandruff, and dust. | | | | formula may be prescribed to help build up the |
| Allergies may affect people either: | | | | internal deficiency to give the body has the |
| During a specific season - fall, spring, summer, or | | | | resources it needs to fight the allergens off by itself. |
| even winter | | | | Additionally, a formula may include herbs to help |
| Or, year round (perennial allergies) | | | | control the symptoms of the allergies so you may |
| Symptoms of hay fever, include, but are not limited | | | | continue on with your daily life. By treating both the |
| to: | | | | internal and external patterns of allergies, Chinese |
| Sneezing | | | | medicine may reduce the intensity of your symptoms |
| Watery eyes | | | | as well as prevent future occurrences. |
| Itching of the eyes or nose | | | | In addition to a customized formula, nutritional |
| Nasal congestion or runny nose | | | | supplements as well as dietary recommendations can |
| Headache | | | | be made to help supplement the body and prevent |
| Coughing or wheezing | | | | future occurrences. The body's root ability to fend |
| Insomnia | | | | off allergies starts with getting the right nutrients to |
| Allergies can easily take you away from your normal | | | | support a healthy immune system. |
| activities and impose a strain on your life. The | | | | By using Chinese medicine and acupuncture to treat |
| symptoms can cause missed work or school days, | | | | allergies, patients may be able to dramatically reduce |
| sleep disturbances, and the ability to perform normal | | | | the symptoms during the specific season they occur |
| activities. | | | | or may be able to get rid of them completely. This |
| In Chinese medicine, allergies are generally caused by | | | | allows you to return to work, school, and the other |
| a mixed pattern of deficiency in the body. There is | | | | priorities in your life. |